English Language Arts is Reading, Spelling, Writing, and Grammar. We will work off of a Balanced Literacy approach to Instruction.This includes:Real Aloud (Teacher reading)Shared Reading (Whole group: teacher and students)Guided Reading (Small Groups)Independent Reading with conferencing
We will also use a workshop approach to writing. Students will have daily mini-lessons on writing skills, and then independently write about whatever they choose. The teacher will conference with the students as well. We will use these programs to supplement instruction:Trophies Reading Stories & SkillsSadlier Grammar WorkshopHoughton Mifflin Spelling & Vocabulary ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Take 5 and "PICK" a Just-Right Book!
Independent Book List By Grade(Acquired from the North Penn School District) Scholastic Book WizardSearch for books by grade or reading level.Determine the reading level of a book.Search for books that are similar to your favorites. Scholastic Book Ordering for ParentsYou must create an account to place an order online.Our class activation code is: GYQYRPlease place your order by noon on the due date.You may also send orders into school with cashor check payable to Scholastic Book Clubs or Melissa Larrisey We Give BooksRead Books for FREE online. Add books to our class' virtual library to share with classmates.For every book you read, a book will be donated to a child in need!Log in:Username: SCS33Password: grade3
Helpful and Fun Websites: Fun ELA Games(click Language Arts)
English Language Arts is Reading, Spelling, Writing, and Grammar.
We will work off of a Balanced Literacy approach to Instruction.This includes:Real Aloud (Teacher reading)Shared Reading (Whole group: teacher and students)Guided Reading (Small Groups)Independent Reading with conferencing
We will also use a workshop approach to writing.
Students will have daily mini-lessons on writing skills, and then independently write about whatever they choose. The teacher will conference with the students as well.
We will use these programs to supplement instruction:Trophies Reading Stories & SkillsSadlier Grammar WorkshopHoughton Mifflin Spelling & Vocabulary
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Take 5 and "PICK" a Just-Right Book!
Independent Book List By Grade(Acquired from the North Penn School District)
Scholastic Book WizardSearch for books by grade or reading level.Determine the reading level of a book.Search for books that are similar to your favorites.
Scholastic Book Ordering for ParentsYou must create an account to place an order online.Our class activation code is: GYQYRPlease place your order by noon on the due date.You may also send orders into school with cashor check payable to Scholastic Book Clubs or Melissa Larrisey
We Give BooksRead Books for FREE online. Add books to our class' virtual library to share with classmates.For every book you read, a book will be donated to a child in need!Log in:Username: SCS33Password: grade3
Helpful and Fun Websites:
Fun ELA Games(click Language Arts)
Spelling Unit Activities
Reading Stories Activities
Grammar Practice ActivitiesWe use "Level Green"
Make Your Own MadLibs